Small Farm Spotlight Series: Preparing for Lambing/Kidding
Friday, Oct 7, 2021 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Glade Spring, VA
Beginning and experienced sheep/goat producers will visit Shepherd’s Way Farm to get a glimpse of best management practices for pre-lambing/kidding and post-lambing/kidding from seasoned small ruminant farmer, Lisa Lewis. This workshop includes a hands-on demonstration with a birthing model. Additional topics include preventing lamb/kid loss, the importance of colostrum, strategies for troubleshooting when birthing complications occur, and diagnosing and treating newborn lamb/kid problems. Lee Wright, Superintendent and Sheep Specialist of the Southwest Virginia Agricultural Research Extension Center, will also provide instruction and demonstration.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Cartelius Travis at ctravis@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-2551 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.